Personally, I genuinely believe that these two pieces of Level 2 BIM are deal breakers in many ways to realise our Level 2 BIM dream.

I am looking forward to learn more about DPoW tomorrow at "BIM Through Plan of Works" event.

However, just focusing on Level 2 BIM and lead designer's responsibility in terms of design coordination, the following extracts from PAS1192-2:2013 and BIM Protocol summarise it all.

Design coordination through BIM can only be the most effective/efficient if lead designers (and main contractors post novation) start using BIM as a way of coordinating design as per PAS1192-2:2013 section 9.4.

Monday, 8 September 2014

Back in 2012 Trimble announced strategic alliance with Bently. Two years later, Trimble makes another big step forward into AECO BIM world and acquires Los Angeles based one of the best design and project management solutions providers; Gehry Technologies.

This is going to be a game changer in terms of construction and operation BIMs.

"The alliance combines deep Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry experience with advanced construction technology to empower visionary designers such as Gehry Partners to build groundbreaking projects on time, under budget and without change orders—enabling designers, builders and operators to collaborate more efficiently."

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

BIM is getting more and more ambiguous/complex for clients, for trades, for designers, for contractors etc.

Is it because the UK BIM industry makes it sound more complex or is BIM that complex in reality?

Personally, I dont believe that UK Level 2 BIM is complex at all. The government has done a great job articulating Level 2 BIM through PAS1192-2, PAS1192-3, COBie-UK-2012 (BS1192-4 Draft), CIC BIM documents. I genuinely like those standards and try and put them in practice in my daily work life except one thing! Those of you who know me knows very well what I am referring to here!-;) That is because I yet have to see the true value of that thing for our design team, for our trades team and for our construction team and have to see the true value for clients even! I am not saying there is no value but in it but I yet have to see the value for the entire project team.

Sometimes I struggle with putting these UK BIM standards in practice with the designers whereas to my surprise most of the trades embrace them with two hands.

Education, education, education!

As per the above UK BIM standards, UK Level 2 BIM means we target the following (particularly on publicly procure jobs); bearing in mind that BIM is for information only and 2D documents are contractual deliverables for procurement and construction:

BIM during design phase (RIBA 1-4)

1. Use 3D BIM to author 2D design documentation (up to LOMD as per PAS1192-2)

Monday, 28 April 2014

As some of you (#UKBIMCrew) have already heard I have stepped down from my role at Brookfield Multiplex.

It's been a great time at Brookfield Multiplex working on some of the most complex and quite challenging projects.

I have been fortunate enough to work with
some of the best construction professionals, leaders, and team mates during my time at Brookfield Multiplex.
I was also privileged enough to engage with some of the best supply chain partners (designers as well as sub contractors) during my time with regards to collaborative BIM.

I thank Brookfield Multiplex for giving me amazing opportunities during my time. I have gained invaluable experience in terms of implementing BIM at the business level at such a large organization as well as integrating people at all levels. I wish everyone at Brookfield Multiplex and people I have
worked with through Brookfield Multiplex all the very best.

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